...African American Experience ETH/125 Nov. 11, 2012 Brittany Smith The African American Experience African Americans have had a difficult past in the United State’s history. They did not have the freedoms to come to a new land in hopes for a better life. They were sold off as slaves and shipped to the New World. Here, the slaves were bought and used to work on plantations and as house servants. This continued until around 1861 when the Civil War began; some say that the Civil War was the turning point in African American history. On Sept. 22, 1862 President Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation declaring all persons held as slaves in the still rebellious southern Confederacy be freed. This did not abolish slavery though; it was not until 1865 that the thirteenth amendment to the United States constitution outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude. Even though this amendment ended slavery, it took much more than a war to change the status of African Americans in America. Over the course of nearly 100 years, African Americans still endured much discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed legislation that outlawed major forms of discrimination based on racial, ethnic, and religious beliefs. This act ended unequal voting rights, segregation in school, work, and public facilities, and was the beginning of equal rights for African Americans. Now, in 2012, African Americans still have to fight discrimination in some places. African Americans throughout...
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...The African American Experience African Americans have had a difficult past in the United State’s history. They did not have the freedoms to come to a new land in hopes for a better life. They were sold off as slaves and shipped to the New World. Here, the slaves were bought and used to work on plantations and as house servants. This continued until around 1861 when the Civil War began; some say that the Civil War was the turning point in African American history. On Sept. 22, 1862 President Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation declaring all persons held as slaves in the still rebellious southern Confederacy be freed. This did not abolish slavery though; it was not until 1865 that the thirteenth amendment to the United States constitution outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude. Even though this amendment ended slavery, it took much more than a war to change the status of African Americans in America. Over the course of nearly 100 years, African Americans still endured much discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed legislation that outlawed major forms of discrimination based on racial, ethnic, and religious beliefs. This act ended unequal voting rights, segregation in school, work, and public facilities, and was the beginning of equal rights for African Americans. Now, in 2012, African Americans still have to fight discrimination in some places. African Americans throughout U.S. history have seen their share of political, social, and cultural issues...
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...Black Slavery and the American Experience Racial tension is a virulent issue that has existed in the American epoch for eons of time. minor races such as the African-Americans in the American society have time and again sought equality and neutral and balanced racial representation in America from generation to generation. The American experience has down through the memory lane taught and engraved the conception that some races are inferior. Racial discrimination, prejudice and inequality are tenets which the African American inhabitants, predominantly known as the blacks, have had to contend with in their lifetimes in the American society(Adkins 3). An exegesis of this presumption dates back to the period of slavery when the only relationship that existed between the blacks and his white brothers was that of master and...
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...Becoming American: The Chinese Experience SOCY 100 February 18, 2012 Introduction The Chinese Experience records the history of the Chinese in the United States. The three-part documentary shows how the first arrivals from China, their descendants, and recent immigrants have “become American.” It is a story about identity and belonging that is relative to all Americans. The documentary is divided into three programs, each with a focus on a particular time in history. Program 1 describes the first arrivals from China, beginning in the early 1800’s and ending in 1882, the year Congress passed the first Chinese exclusion act. Program 2, which details the years of exclusion and the way they shaped and distorted Chinese American life, opens in 1882 and ends soon after Congress repealed the exclusion acts in 1943. Program 3 examines life during the Cold War, in the wake of immigration reform in 1965, through the years of the Civil Rights Movement, and to the present day with new opportunities and new challenges for Chinese Americans. These three themes discussing the history will be the focus of this paper documenting the journey of the Chinese American dream. Becoming American: The Chinese Experience Program 1 begins in the mid-1800s a time of civil war and famine in southern China. Young Chinese men left their villages to search for better opportunities in other parts of the world. When the news of a gold rush in California reached China in 1849, thousands headed...
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...-In this writing assignment I will identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event. I will summarize the event I attended. On September 10 2016, I took my cousins ages eleven and nine to the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Where do I start? We had a great time and we learned a lot. First we took the train to Philadelphia. The African American Museum in Philadelphia was founded in 1976. We focused our visit on the section dedicated to the Philadelphia Story. This section focused on the achievements of African Americans from 1776 to 1876. -The first part of our tour as at the interactive timeline which told the stories of African Americans from 1776 to 1876. On this timeline...
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...American Experience of Vietnam War Lisa Phillips December 6, 2013 Professor Michel There are many lessons to be learned by the American experience of the Vietnam War. Each situation and Presidential choice proved to be critical for Vietnam’s continued reputation of a stalemated war. Each President realized the hard way that the Vietnam War would entail. The lesson learned from the diplomatic negotiation standpoint was that both American and Vietnamese leaders made multiple, sometimes redundant mistakes. Diplomatic negotiation means mutual discussion and arrangement of terms of an agreement. The Geneva Accords of 1954, clearly did not reflect this and there was definite lack of interest with both sides wanting successful outcomes. There was a lack of motivation because of the belief that the negotiations at the Geneva Accord were not providing the best means to advance their interests. “United States officials reluctantly participated in the Geneva Conference; they would of much preferred that there be no political solution to the Indochina War”(Moss, 2010, p.37). We learned that to have successful negotiations, we have to be highly motivated to achieve outcomes. This entails communication and compromise on both sides. The Presidential leadership styles during the Vietnam War varied, but they had one thing definitely in common-DECEIT. Whether it started as intentional or just progressed as the hardships and demands of war grew, it was shared among President Johnson...
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...Anthony Ligato Speech # 1 A LOST OUTLET:MEDITATION I. What do Rick Rubin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oprah, and Russell Brand all have in common? a. Meditation has seemingly become a lost, yet re-emerging, outlet in western culture(Names taken from www.tmhome.com) b. I am speaking from a place of experience. There is a language barrier between knowledge and experience. c. Quote: "There is a principal which is a bar against all information, what is proof against all arguments and which can not fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-that principle is contempt prior to investigation." (Herbert Spencer: A great mind of the Victorian England era) II. Discussion of medical statistics regarding usage of anti-psychotic medication within the U.S a. Harvard Health Publication states that 23% of women in there forty's and fifty's take anti-depressants (that being the highest among any age range) b. That number has increased by almost 400% between 1988-1994 and 2005-2008 c. 1 in 10 Americans take anti-depressants d. Metco reports that 1 in 5 Americans take some kind of behavioral/psychological medication III. Some research highlights (Emphasize benefits) a. Clinical studies have proven time and time again that meditation reduces blood pressure (Sala Horowitz Studies) b. 50 college students were asked to practice mediation over time and results were extremely positive in allowing brain waves to fire at a more...
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...uncertainty of the future. In my opinion, having to undergo these changes while juggling the rigorous demands of college academic’s frequently leads to the wrong decisions. What separates me from all the other potential candidates is that I have the independence, motivation and experience from the real world to apply myself fully at Carnegie-Melon University. In my experience from manufacturing with National Petroleum Product Company (NPPC) to banking with Qatar National Bank (QNB), leading to auditing with one of the big four firms; KPMG, I have had a wealth of exposure to the business world. I have undergone job experiences such as an apprenticeship at NPPC, which introduced me to the responsibilities and work ethic required to succeed. An Internship at QNB Capital which gave me the platform to develop a professional persona and understand the nuances of the business world, and lastly a rigorous 12 hour daily internship at KPMG which has taught me the skills to work and think both independently and as a valuable member of a team. These experiences all complement the diverse skill set that shaped my personality. I have volunteered in red-cross sponsored charity events and organized my own events (American School of Doha Talent Show, Pakistan Flood Relief Red Cross Charity Fundraiser). I find that one very useful skill in my repertoire...
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...being able to graduate. My professional objectives would be to improve my communication skills and strengthen my leadership role in a way unique to my combination of skills and experiences that would mutually benefit me. The coursework that I will be applying for will also fulfill my required credit hours needed at ITT Tech to graduate. The classes I seek to study abroad are Beverage/Bar Management, and Hospitality Management Marketing to name a few. I will continue to retaining full time status while study abroad and these courses have already been preapproved by the university; therefore, I will recieve credit towards my degree. What specifically do you hope to gain personally from experiencing life in another culture? 2. Personally, I plan on gaining a lot from experiencing life in another culture. I am excited to see how their community works as a whole in comparison to how Americans live. The United States' culture, values, and beliefs are not like any other country. We live a totally different lifestyle than most people all over the world; and I would like to experience it firsthand. To be able to live on another continent, in another country, living another culture-it will expose me to a new environment with new traditions. While I'm there, all I can do is learn, taking in every new experience, and realize there is more to living than the way I was taught in America. I love to learn and embrace new ideas; different cultures it has always fascinated me....
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...When you face life changing experiences, there will be many challenges and hardships. Have you ever had a life changing event which impacted your life? Life changing experiences could impact your life in a positive or negative way. The people and texts in this essay are Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Beals, I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson, and “Father of Chinese Aviation” by Rebecca Maksel that highlights Feng Ru. Melba Pattillo Beals, Jackie Robinson, and Feng Ru, faced life changing experiences, and at the end they all impacted their lives and country in a positive way. Melba Pattillo Beals helped improve education for blacks by integrating Central High School which had many objections and hardships. Her reaction also impacted her country by breaking the color barrier for blacks in schools. In...
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...to the experience of a mock interview, goals for my future, and how to obtain these goals. Experience- Positives Overall, I believe I had a positive mock interview experience. I was marked excellent with a positive first impression, neatness, appropriate attire, hand gestures, and posture. Within the first few minutes of an interview a foundation is set based on your greeting and appearance alone. With a positive foundation set for the interview, I believe, it can make the interviewee show you are comfortable and confident with yourself when you give them a positive first impression. I was also able to mark excellent in being positive, courteous, asking appropriate question, volunteering information, leadership, good work habits, and problem-solving abilities. By knowing how to ask questions and give information appropriately it shows that you will be able to present the company positively in the future. Experience- Negatives Some things I do have to work on is to avoid saying “um” and wondering my eyes off into space while trying to figure out how I want to appropriately answer a question. Eye contact is a major when communicating with others; it shows that you are interested in what they are saying so I definitely need to work on maintaining eye contact more. Also, when saying ‘um’ it might sound like I am not sure or confident in what I am about to say. By avoiding saying it I will come across as much more confident in my answers and previous experiences. Another...
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...I saw many documentaries of education for the last two years, but it was when came to America that I could have a first-hand experience of how education shapes a nation. American higher education encourages people to be creative, enthusiastic and independent, so America becomes the most innovative country in the world. On the other hand, China, the country where I come from, forces people to be productive, diligent but obedient to the authority, making it the world’s biggest factory. While education can affect the development of a society, a society could also determine the development of the education. In a relatively equal society, education could be the guarantee of its upward mobility. But in a class-polarized society, education becomes a catalyst for its further polarization. This is why I want to join the JEP program. According to what I know, University Park neighborhood is constantly exposed to street violence and crimes. The prevalence of poverty is the symbol of wealth disparity of Los Angeles. So as a service-learning student, I will be able to find out the direct impact of the community situations on the education. In this unequal context, how will the attitude, creativity and enthusiasm will be affected. I would also like to find out the teachers’s reactions to the community context. Will they still shoulder the responsibility of American dream? Will they spare no effort to help the children to fulfill their full potential? JEP program allows to figure out how...
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...contributions to the overall project and report. We are grateful to Status of Women Canada for funding this project and for the continued sponsorship of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres. We also thank the members of our Advisory Committee for pushing and challenging us throughout this project. We thank the women who facilitated focus groups and helped us contact the women in this study. Finally, this report would not be possible without the contributions of the women who told us about their experiences. © 2004 Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children ISBN# 0-9688655-3-4 1 “To understand violence, we have to examine both the personal experience and the terrain of that experience.” Dr. Yasmin Jiawani This report is built on the personal experiences of women who have experienced workplace harassment, but their stories are also about the “terrain” or the context of those experiences. In drawing out the commonalities of their experiences, we have begun to shed light on the terrain. We must transform the terrain if women are to have equality and safety in their workplaces. 2 We dedicate this report to Theresa Vince whose death in 1996 changed the views of many people in Ontario about sexual and workplace harassment. Her tragic and untimely death showed us that workplace harassment can no longer be easily dismissed as a trivial problem. Fundamentally, the goal of this report is to prevent any other woman from losing her ...
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...educational base as well as a multitude of experiences. * She proposed that one could gain knowledge and skills ("knowing how") without ever learning the theory ("knowing that"). * She further explains that the development of knowledge in applied disciplines such as medicine and nursing is composed of the extension of practical knowledge (know how) through research and the characterization and understanding of the "know how" of clinical experience. * She coneptualizes in her writing about nursing skills as experience is a prerequisite for becoming an expert. ABOUT THE THEORIST * Patricia E. Benner, R.N., Ph.D., FAAN is a Professor Emerita at the University of California, San Francisco. * BA in Nursing - Pasadena College/Point Loma College * MS in Med/Surg nursing from UCSF * PhD -1982 from UC Berkeley * 1970s - Research at UCSF and UC Berkeley * Has taught and done research at UCSF since 1979 * Published 9 books and numerous articles * Published ‘Novice to Expert Theory’ in 1982 * Received Book of the Year from AJN in 1984,1990,1996, 2000 * Her web address is at: http://www.PatriciaBenner.com * Her profile can be obtained at http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ix-fd.shtml LEVELS OF NURSING EXPERIENCE She described 5 levels of nursing experience as; 1. Novice 2. Advanced beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient 5. Expert Novice * Beginner with no experience * Taught general rules to help perform...
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...care over time through a sound educational base as well as a multitude of experiences. • She proposed that one could gain knowledge and skills ("knowing how") without ever learning the theory ("knowing that"). • She further explains that the development of knowledge in applied disciplines such as medicine and nursing is composed of the extension of practical knowledge (know how) through research and the characterization and understanding of the "know how" of clinical experience. • She conceptualizes in her writing about nursing skills as experience is a prerequisite for becoming an expert. ABOUT THE THEORIST • Patricia E. Benner, R.N., Ph.D., FAAN is a Professor Emerita at the University of California, San Francisco. • BA in Nursing - Pasadena College/Point Loma College • MS in Med/Surg nursing from UCSF • PhD -1982 from UC Berkeley • 1970s - Research at UCSF and UC Berkeley • Has taught and done research at UCSF since 1979 • Published 9 books and numerous articles • Published ‘Novice to Expert Theory’ in 1982 • Received Book of the Year from AJN in 1984,1990,1996, 2000 • Her web address is at: http://www.PatriciaBenner.com • Her profile can be obtained at http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ix-fd.shtml LEVELS OF NURSING EXPERIENCE She described 5 levels of nursing experience as; 1. Novice 2. Advanced beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient 5. Expert Novice • Beginner with no experience • Taught general rules to help perform tasks • Rules are: context-free...
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